Genoese croque-monsieur
Here is an Italian version of the famous French toasted sandwich: a croque-monsieur from Genoa.
The two slices of fried bread hold together scrambled egg, pesto and grated Parmesan.
The two slices of fried bread hold together scrambled egg, pesto and grated Parmesan.
68 K 2.8/5 (5 reviews)
25 min.
Easy
2 croque-monsieurs
8 IngredientsLast modified on: July 22th 2018
3 
2 tablespoons 
4 slices 
61.92 ml 
4 tablespoons 
60 ml Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Resting: 3 min.
Cooking: 4 min.
All in all: 25 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 2 - 4 min.
Stage 3 - 4 min.
Butter one side of 4 slices sandwich bread.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Lay the slices in a frying pan on high heat, butter side downwards and cook until the underside is nicely browned.
Stage 5 - 5 min.
Divide the scrambled egg between half the slices, add a tablespoon of pesto and top with grated Parmesan.
Stage 6 - 3 min.
Lay the remaining slices on top, turn off the heat and leave in the pan for another 2 or 3 minutes to heat everything through.
Stage 7
Serve whole or cut in half diagonally.
Remarks
If you don't have Parmesan, use any other grated cheese you like.
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 200 RDI=80 % | 700 RDI=70 % | 360 RDI=50 % | 1,880 RDI=90 % | 7,870 RDI: 90 % |
| Per 100 g | 40 RDI=20 % | 130 RDI=10 % | 70 RDI=10 % | 360 RDI=20 % | 1,510 RDI: 20 % |
| Per croque-monsieur | 100 RDI=40 % | 350 RDI=30 % | 180 RDI=30 % | 940 RDI=50 % | 3,930 RDI: 50 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 2 croque-monsieurs : 4.05 €
- Per croque-monsieur : 2.05 €
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Butter
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Sandwich bread
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Pesto
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